The main aims of this report are to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of
the Irish adult population who were experiencing symptoms of psychological distress
or who had reported mental health problems in the previous year. In addition, the
report describes primary care service use for mental health problems and secondary
mental health services use over a one-year period. The findings were extrapolated to
the general population and set against other available data relating to mental health
service use in Ireland. This information is the most comprehensive to date on the
extent of psychological distress and mental health problems in Ireland and the use of
services by people seeking help with these problems.

The main aims of this report are to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of
the Irish adult population who were experiencing symptoms of psychological distress
or who had reported mental health problems in the previous year. In addition, the
report describes primary care service use for mental health problems and secondary
mental health services use over a one-year period. The findings were extrapolated to
the general population and set against other available data relating to mental health
service use in Ireland. This information is the most comprehensive to date on the
extent of psychological distress and mental health problems in Ireland and the use of
services by people seeking help with these problems.

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Health Research Board (HRB)

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HRB research series

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5

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MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DISORDER

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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Psychological distress, mental health problems and use of health services in Ireland

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Study

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